Small Business Ecommerce: Here’s What You Need to Know to Win
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 5, 2020
In the modern retail market, nothing matters more than ecommerce.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 5, 2020
In the modern retail market, nothing matters more than ecommerce.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 19, 2020
In an unpredictable year it's hard to see what's on the immediate horizon — particularly when it comes to consumer spending habits.
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Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 15, 2020
It has never been more important for organizations to anticipate change, strengthen resilience, and become truly customer obsessed. Heading into 2021, technology — both new and existing — will help firms achieve these aims and emerge from the crisis on sound footing.
Kissmetrics
OCTOBER 29, 2020
According to Smart Insights , 45 percent of companies don’t have a clearly defined digital marketing strategy; 17 percent of companies have a digital marketing strategy in place, but it’s separate from their marketing plan. This means 62 percent of companies are unprepared. They don’t have the strategy, tactics, or tools they need to market their business well.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 26, 2020
This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are guessing what challenges they will face as fall and winter bring the threat of a COVID-19 resurgence as well as the usual holiday rush. With ecommerce traffic unlikely to wane anytime soon, retailers need to harden their operations to prepare for a potential holiday rush.
Omnisend
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutes. This year, the holiday shopping season will expand beyond Gray November into October, resulting in an early and prolonged period that merely includes a few tentpole periods, like Black Friday week, instead of relying on them. With our mission to cut through the typical holiday B.S., we’ll provide you exactly what you need to know to plan your email campaigns for a successful season.
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MakeWebBetter
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Generating traffic but no sales? You’re not the only one. There are thousands of other merchants that are sailing on the same boat. And the worst part is they still don’t know the actual reason(s) behind it. The reason that is stopping your visitors from becoming paying customers? This leads you to perform Google searches […]. The post 8 Reasons You’re Getting High Traffic But Low Conversions in eCommerce Store appeared first on MakeWebBetter.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 1, 2020
This morning, digital process automation (DPA) vendor Nintex announced the acquisition of bitter cross-town rival K2. Ok, let’s be honest, they were never bitter rivals. More like sibling rivals. Both reside in the same neighborhood in Bellevue Washington, just one town over from Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters. Both have significant Microsoft DNA.
Kissmetrics
OCTOBER 5, 2020
For better or worse, technology affects communication because it is a part of our everyday lives. It impacts the way we work, entertain ourselves, and stay in touch. You might see the average elementary-aged child with their head buried in a smartphone and tempted to take a gloomy outlook on what technology has done to us. But is it all bad? From a business perspective, you could argue that technology communication is beneficial.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 27, 2020
IKEA has partnered with Google Cloud to improve it technological capabilities, including the implementation of AI and machine learning tools, upgrading omnichannel capabilities and exploring new customer service offerings. The retailer already was using Google Cloud to help scale operations during the coronavirus pandemic and will continue looking into new possibilities.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 14, 2020
The holidays are fast-approaching and this year’s unique challenges are having us take a trip back to the drawing board.
Omnisend
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Reading Time: 7 minutes. With the holidays fast approaching, there’s a lot of noise in the digital marketing space right now. Drowning in the endless sea of “best practices” and “easy tips and tricks,” you might be ready to give up on your holiday prep altogether. Right now, what you need are clear cut, no BS strategies that you can implement today, and not have to think twice about it–and that starts with automation.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Every autumn at Forrester, we look ahead to predict how we think the world will unfold in the coming year. It’s that time again now. The art of prediction isn’t new, and as Europeans, we’ve excelled in it for centuries. Millenia even. Kings and queens, chieftains and war leaders would consult the wise, hoping for […].
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Kissmetrics
OCTOBER 8, 2020
If you’ve ever led a marketing team, you know it’s easy to get overwhelmed by tasks and plans. Numerous blog posts, social media marketing campaigns , and emails crowd your pipeline. But distractions and urgent issues get in the way, and when you check the clock, several hours have passed. It happens all the time: you miss one deadline and end up missing more.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Bed Bath & Beyond achieved a 6% sales increase in Q2 2020, its first growth since Q4 2016, driven by an 89% jump in ecommerce sales. The online growth offset a 12% decline in same-store sales, bringing net sales to $2.7 billion. The retailer credited the improvements to its expansion of omnichannel offerings such as buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup during the pandemic.
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Nisa has unveiled its new Nisa Express format aimed at stores up to 1,000sq ft. The new format was launched at the wholesaler’s 2020 Nisa Expo, which is taking place online today and tomorrow after the group’s usual trade show at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire was cancelled earlier this year due to the pandemic. There are.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 23, 2020
We’ve all heard the 2020 “un” words: unprecedented, unexpected, unpredictable.
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RetailDive
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Mall Santas, tree lighting, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade — retailers have to rethink every cornerstone of the holiday season, without losing the joy.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Firms have gotten better at acting on customer insights. So, what will customer insights leaders do in 2021 to ensure that this improved understanding moves the needle on CX? Something new and different. Learn why in our customer insights predictions for 2021.
Kissmetrics
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The power of social media as a marketing and advertising channel is hard to deny. 42% of all Internet users use social networks to find more information about brands. Plus, 27% of UK and US users say they discovered new brands via social media ads this year. (It shared the top spot for brand discovery with TV ads). With this much potential, you need to know that you’re doing it right.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Despite the turmoil COVID-19 has caused for the retail industry, brands across many categories have found innovative ways to stay connected to their communities and continue to generate business revenue, especially through ecommerce. Instrument maker Fender , for example, wanted to find a way to keep consumers engaged despite its dealer network being disrupted by store closures.
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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Convenience retailers are showing their commitment to communities – by stepping in to provide free school meals for local school children. Many retailers have pledged their support for Marcus Rashford’s food poverty campaign and are taking practical action to help children in their communities as half-term starts. They have stepped in to offer free food.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 1, 2020
It’s tough to succeed as a small business.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The industry is approaching a record for filings this year, and others are still vulnerable as the economy, pandemic and retail evolution take their toll.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The purpose of customer service is no longer just to alleviate run-of-the-mill inconveniences; it is to provide fundamental and necessary services for consumers devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how customer service will evolve in 2021.
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The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.
Kissmetrics
OCTOBER 3, 2020
Did you recently find out that your conversions are low compared to the industry average? If that’s the case, then you need to hire a Conversion Rate Optimization Agency that can help you fix this issue. Today we’ll go over everything you need to be aware of before hiring the right agency for your business. First of all, you should… Know Your Goals and Desired Outcomes.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Walgreens is launching a pay-with-points option to give customers more payment flexibility for in-store purchases. Starting in October, Walgreens customers will be given the option to pay with points at the POS after they’ve dipped, swiped or tapped their eligible card. A prompt on the card terminal will ask the shopper if they want to apply a credit, worth $10 per transaction, based on their available points.
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Nisa has emerged strongly from the early phases of the coronavirus pandemic and is well-placed to capitalise on the changing shopper habits that have emerged out of lockdown, according to boss Ken Towle. Speaking as Nisa launched its virtual Nisa Expo 2020 for retailers and suppliers, Towle told TalkingRetail.com: “The year 2020 has involved a.
BigCommerce
OCTOBER 14, 2020
The news for online merchants is good and bad.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
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